With a logjam on defense, who's the odd man out?

Things are good right now in Flyerville.

The Flyers find themselves in second place in the Metropolitan Division, behind only the New York Rangers. They've won four in a row and are coming home unbeaten after a tough three game road trip. Most notably, they took down the Winnipeg Jets (first in the Central Division) in a 2-0 shutout, thanks in part to another stellar performance by rookie goaltender Sam Ersson.

Despite the recent success, there are rumblings around the league that a trade could be imminent.

The acquisition of Jamie Drysdale created a glaring problem: The Flyers have too many defensemen on the active roster. A good problem to have? Maybe. But the reality is that the logjam has created awkward defensive pairings and nightly lineups, as the team has opted to go with the oft-dreaded 11 Forwards & 7 Defensemen combination on multiple occasions.

This combo is not typically considered sustainable. Lines and pairings are constantly changing, interrupting the flow of the game and making it difficult for line mates to remain in sync. Some teams have had success with it, but it is generally considered a last resort due to injury or a situation like the one Philadelphia finds itself in.

John Tortorella's reasoning for 7D was simply that none of the top 6 had warranted a benching. It is tough to sit a guy who has earned his minutes in favor of a newcomer. Something does have to give, but what will it be? Let's analyze each player's performance and likelihood to be moved.